manured

Meanings

• verb

  The act of adding organic matter, such as decayed plant or animal material, to soil in order to improve its structure, fertility, and water-holding capacity.

  - "The farmer manured the fields before planting the crops."
  - "Manuring the soil is essential for a healthy garden."

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Variants

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manure , manured , manurer , manurers , manures , manuring , green manure , green manures , green-manure , green-manured , green-manures , green-manuring

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Etymology

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The word 'manure' comes from the Old French word 'manure' meaning 'manure, dung, excrement'. It is derived from the Latin word 'manure' meaning 'to take care of, to manage'.

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Trivia

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1. Manure was once used as fuel in ancient China.

2. The world's largest manure lagoon is located in the United States.

3. Manure can be used to generate electricity through biogas production.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compost: Compost is a type of manure made from decomposed organic matter, such as food waste and yard waste.

2. Fertilizer: Fertilizer is a substance added to soil to supply essential nutrients to plants. Manure is a type of organic fertilizer.

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Culture

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Manured soil has been used for agriculture since ancient civilizations. It is a traditional and sustainable method of improving soil health and productivity. Manured soil has been featured in literature, such as in 'The Wind in the Willows' by Kenneth Grahame, where the character Mole is described as enjoying the 'earthy smell of manured ground'.

How to Memorize "manured"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a farmer spreading manure on a field with a pitchfork.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'manure' with 'soil improvement' and 'gardening'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Makes Agriculture Rich And Nourishing Soil' to remember the meaning of 'manure'.

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